Boiler/Kiln Operator

Operate boiler systems to achieve safe and environmentally sound steam production to meet plant heat and drying needs.  Operate kilns to maximize lumber grade quality, ALS certification standards, and meet mill production needs.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $39.0784.

Key Activities/Tasks:

• Apply lumber drying concepts and work with boiler/kiln and mill teams to improve drying results and meet quality goals.

  • Monitoring and communicating with forklift, planer, and coordinators on drying issues and results.

  • Utilize kiln control systems to consistently achieve drying goals and improve results.

  • Enter results in various spreadsheets and monitor drying results and trends against goals.

  • Troubleshoot kiln and boiler operating problems.

  • Comply with best practices as specified in the Improve ® system for achieving kiln excellence.

• Enter all in-process lumber inventory daily and at month end into the kiln report.

• Manually clean grates and cycle and dump ash as necessary.

• Maintain auxiliary backup equipment.

• Do preventive maintenance and work on related equipment daily and weekly.  Utilize Maintenance Management System (AX) and write work orders as needed.

• Monitor, record, and respond to boiler operations relative to MPCA operating permits, and operating and maintenance plans for pollution prevention.

• Operate forklift and front-end loader to load kilns, clean ash, and load fuel.

• Maintain good housekeeping habits.

• Monitor fuel storage bin.

• Inspect all fire protection systems; follow procedures as outlined on the Boiler Fire System Checklist.

• Learn proper usage of all chemicals including appropriate PPE requirements and what to do in case of a spill or emergency.

• Learn and have a basic understanding of the fire suppression system.

• Maintain 5S/Total Productive Maintenance standards.

• Assist in planning and executing semi-annual shutdowns.

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